The teacher validated each student's comments and questions and provided encouragement.

The teacher's instruction provided opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking and problem solving. (challenging learning experiences; need to apply disciplinary and cross-disciplinary knowledge to real world problem solving)

The teacher monitored, assessed, and adjusted instruction based on the students' progress and provided the students with immediate feedback.

Teacher Standard: Learning Environment

Please answer the following:

(3) Target

(2) Acceptable

(1) Unacceptable

(0) N/A

The teacher maintained and facilitated respectful, supportive, positive, and productive interactions with and among students.

The teacher organized the classroom in a safe and accessible manner that maximizes learning. (physical environment is flexible and accommodates different learning needs of students)

The teacher demonstrated established consistent routines.

The teacher implemented behavior management techniques to maintain an environment where all students can learn.

The teacher maximized instruction time, on-task behavior, and instructional transitions.